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About the Volvo XC40
Last updated Sep 20, 2025The new Volvo XC40 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $47,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Momentum variant and topping out at $76,990 for the Recharge Pure Electric.
There are 5 variants of the XC40 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/300Nm), null (300kW/660Nm) and electric motor (193kW/425Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 XC40 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
82.84 - 139.02 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
175.64 kW/t
Boot Space
432 - 452 litres
220 litres
530 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.2 - 8 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
675 - 701 km
531 km
962 km
Price
$47,490 - $76,990
$43,600
$115,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
4 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 - 24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,160 - 2,650 kg
1,840 kg
2,650 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 2,100 kg
750 kg
2,100 kg
Approach Angle
21.7°
14°
25°
Departure Angle
30.4°
16.8°
33°
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 - 211 mm
141 mm
215 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
10.7 - 78 kWh
0.2 kWh
78 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.7 - 11 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
150 kW
50 kW
150 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
44 - 418 km
44 km
480 km
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2022 Volvo XC40 Price
Momentum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $48,490 |
Inscription
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,490 |
R-Design
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,490 |
Recharge
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $66,990 |
Recharge Pure Electric
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $76,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Volvo XC40 Fuel Economy
| Volvo XC40 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
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Volvo XC40 FAQs
The cheapest Volvo XC40 is the Momentum that starts from $47,490.
The most expensive Volvo XC40 is the Recharge Pure Electric that starts from $76,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC40 is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Inscription and R-Design.
The largest Volvo XC40 is the Inscription which measures 1873mm wide, 4425mm in length and sits 1658mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo XC40 is the Recharge Pure Electric which has 300kW of power from its null engine.
The Volvo XC40 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC40 is the Recharge Pure Electric which weighs 2650 kg (kerb weight).
The Volvo XC40 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Premium Unleaded.
